I was skeptical when I first considered pursuing tertiary studies in China. Media reports and hype about China being a new potential superpower yet a traditional one were hotly debated. Most Singaporeans had a misconception about China being backward and all. Somehow I sensed China’s silently growing power and I really wanted to find out for myself what the China buzz is really about...

By Cheng Chek Lim

“What attracted me most to the DSTA Scholarship was the opportunity for the application of engineering in large-scale defence projects. It was the best chance to fulfil my fantasy as a little boy - to “play” with computers, guns and tanks.“
KEVIN KOO, 26
B.Eng (Electrical)Masters in Operation Research
Cornell University

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is known to most people as the statutory board that manages one of the world’s best airports. Behind the airport’s success is a progressive, dynamic organisation that believes in investing in its people and nurturing talents to their full potential.

8am
Starbucks is a hive of activity as the morning crowd gets its dose of caffeine before work. Shu Yin catches up with colleagues as she waits in line for her latte. Coffee time is a good chance to get up to date on activities in other departments.

By YEO LI HWEI

Imagine walking into your old school and crossing the staff room to your new seat, in the midst of people who used to be your teachers. First things first: How do you address
these new colleagues?

By YEO LI HWEI

“This is a job you must try out,to really experience what it is like to really help someone when he needs it the most.”

S/Sgt Mervyn Tan, 29, Prisons Officer

Jane Lim, Gail Wong and Neo Huiyi are young female degree-holders who are trained in unarmed combat, investigation and the law. But don’t call them Charlie’s Angels, because these girls are police officers and pioneers.

By Melody Tan
FROM LEFT: NEO HUIYI, GAIL WONG AND JANE LIM
Photo By WEE TECK HIAN

Just as many children are inspired by real or reel life action heroes in uniforms, Lieuenant Lui Ee Min was inspired to become a fire fighter in his childhood days.

By Cathleen Tung

The role played by the Republic of Singapore Navy in ensuring the seaward defence of Singapore is without a doubt imperative to upholding the national security. For two of the Navy’s best, being part of the navy is more than just a job.

By Nazry Bahrawi